🎙️ Rodes Live Podcast: Before Grits, There Was Porridge! 🥣

This week on Rodes Live, Rodes takes a trip down memory lane to revisit those cold, blistering days of his childhood when breakfast was more than just the first meal of the day — it was part of growing up!

Before he discovered his first love, GRITS, there was porridge! 🥣😂

Rodes reflects on those childhood mornings, the memories surrounding the breakfast table, and what it was like growing up when a hot bowl of something warm could make all the difference on a freezing day.

But how did porridge go from childhood breakfast staple to being replaced by the one and only grits? Was it love at first bite, or did grits have to earn their place at the top?

Join Rodes for a nostalgic trip filled with childhood memories, food talk, and a little humor as he shares the story of his journey from porridge to his first true breakfast love.

In this episode:

🥶 Growing up and eating breakfast on cold, blistering mornings.

🥣 Childhood memories of porridge and the breakfast table.

❤️ Discovering his first love: GRITS!

😂 The nostalgia of growing up and the foods that shaped our childhoods.

🍽️ The ultimate breakfast question: Porridge or grits?

Sometimes, the simplest childhood memories leave the biggest impression. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite breakfast, and take a trip back in time with Rodes!

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🎙️ Rodes Live Podcast — BONUS EPISODE

IF THE INTERNET WAS A PARTY, WOULD YOU GO?

If social media was a real-life party, would you show up? And if you did, how long would you stay? 🎉📱

In this bonus episode of the Rodes Live Podcast, Rodes poses an interesting question: If the internet was a real-life party, would you go?

Imagine your favorite social media platforms transformed into an actual party. Everybody you've ever followed, liked, commented on, argued with, or watched from a distance is in the same room. Would you be excited to socialize, or would you rather stay home?

Rodes explores the differences between socializing in person and interacting virtually, breaking down the pros and cons of both worlds. From meeting new people and building genuine relationships to online drama, digital personas, and the pressure to keep up appearances, this conversation challenges listeners to think about how social media influences the way we connect.

🎧 IN THIS EPISODE:

The Internet as a Party: Would you attend if social media became a real-life event?

Real Life vs. Virtual Life: Is connecting online as meaningful as connecting face-to-face?

The Pros of Social Media: Staying connected, networking, finding communities, and meeting people beyond your immediate surroundings.

The Cons of Social Media: Online drama, negativity, misunderstandings, comparison, and people hiding behind their screens.

The Power of Face-to-Face Interaction: Real conversations, reading body language, building trust, and creating lasting memories.

The Digital Persona: Are people online the same people they are in real life?

Social Media Etiquette: Would people have the same energy in person that they have in the comment section?

The Final Question: If the internet was a party, would you be on the dance floor, working the room, standing in the corner observing everybody, or leaving early?

💭 JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Let's talk about it!

Would you attend the internet party? Which people would you actually want to meet, and which ones would you avoid?

Is social media bringing us closer together, or are we becoming more connected digitally while growing further apart in real life?

Drop your thoughts, share this episode, and let Rodes know where you stand!

🎙️ Listen. Think. Engage. Repeat.

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🎙️ WHAT'S POPPIN' WITH CHANE & RODES

🎂 Birthday Shenanigans & Scorpio Season ♏

Scorpio Season is in full effect, and we're celebrating Chane's birthday! 🎉♏

On this episode of What's Poppin' with Chane & Rodes, we're getting into the birthday shenanigans with a full play-by-play of Chane's birthday festivities! From the memorable moments to the unexpected madness, we're breaking it all down and giving you the inside scoop on how the celebration went down.

But you already know we can't just celebrate a birthday without bringing our usual flavor! We're mixing birthday stories, Scorpio Season energy, laughs, opinions, and plenty of unfiltered conversation into another entertaining episode.

🔥 What's the real story behind Chane's birthday celebration?
♏ Is Scorpio Season really built different?
😂 What kind of birthday shenanigans went down?
🎤 And what do Chane and Rodes have to say about it all?

We're bringing you the birthday recap, the commentary, and the usual show segments that keep you coming back for more!

Whether you're a Scorpio celebrating your season, a birthday enthusiast, or just here for the laughs and conversation, pull up and see What's Poppin'!

🎧 Press play, join the conversation, and celebrate with Chane & Rodes!

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📢 Follow, share, and spread the word! Let us know your wildest birthday story and tell us which zodiac sign brings the most shenanigans!

🔥 HASHTAGS

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🎃 Rodes Live Podcast: Tales From The Hood 👻

True Stories. Real-Life Experiences. Hood Horror.

This Halloween, Rodes takes you on a different kind of ride with Tales From The Hood — an episode inspired by the spirit of Halloween and stories based on true events!

Forget the haunted houses and things that go bump in the night. Sometimes, the scariest stories aren't fiction — they're the things people have actually experienced. Rodes shares tales straight from the hood that will have you laughing, shaking your head, and wondering how some of these situations even happened!

From unbelievable encounters to real-life situations that sound like something straight out of a horror movie, this episode proves that reality can be stranger — and sometimes scarier — than fiction.

👀 DISCLAIMER: These stories are based on true events. Names and identifying details have been changed to protect the anonymity of the people involved — and to keep Rodes safe! 😂🤫

🎧 Press play if you dare! Get comfortable, turn down the lights, and join Rodes for Tales From The Hood. Just remember: some stories are too real to make up!

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What’s the wildest, creepiest, or most unbelievable thing you've ever witnessed in your neighborhood? Drop your stories and let us know if you'd like to hear more Tales From The Hood!

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🎙️ Rodes Live Podcast | Anthony Webb: From Uncle Dolomite to Anthony Webb

On this episode of Rodes Live, Rodes sits down with Anthony Webb, formerly known as Uncle Dolomite, for a conversation about his journey through the worlds of podcasting, comedy, and personal reinvention.

What does it take to build a name, establish a voice, and know when it's time for a change? Anthony Webb opens up about his experiences in comedy and podcasting, the journey behind the Uncle Dolomite persona, and the reasons he decided to transition to using his own name.

We get into the evolution of his career, the lessons learned along the way, and what it means to move forward into a new chapter while remaining true to yourself.

In this episode, we discuss:

🎤 Anthony Webb's journey into podcasting and comedy.

😂 The story behind the Uncle Dolomite name and persona.

🔄 Why he transitioned from Uncle Dolomite to Anthony Webb.

🎧 The challenges and experiences of building a presence in podcasting.

💯 Reinvention, personal growth, and the next chapter of his journey.

Tune in for an honest conversation about comedy, content creation, identity, and what happens when you decide it's time to introduce the world to a different side of yourself.

Listen, share, and join the conversation!

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🎙️ Rodes Live Podcast — BONUS EPISODE: #FreeGame

Rodes is giving away the game! 💰🎧

In this bonus episode of the Rodes Live Podcast, Rodes breaks down how independent artists can get paid from their music. From streaming revenue and music publishing to royalties and other income streams, it's time to stop focusing only on making music and start learning how to make money from it!

Whether you're an independent rapper, producer, songwriter, or emerging artist, this episode delivers valuable #FreeGame to help you think differently about your music business.

And this is just the beginning! A full-length sequel is likely on the way to break down the revenue streams, royalty sources, and business strategies artists need to know.

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The Podcast Streets Tried to Cancel Us… But We’re Back! 🔥

After a brief hiatus for making content that apparently crossed the line, Chane & Rodes are back outside and reclaiming their spot on the podcast streets! 😂🎤 But let’s get to the real question: Was the content really offensive, or did people just take it the wrong way?

No matter which side you’re on, one thing is certain: Chane & Rodes are grabbing the reins like they never left!

Episode 16 picks up right where the duo left off, bringing back the segments you know and love, including Nostalgic Nugget, GMFU, Rapid Fire, and more unfiltered conversations, hilarious takes, and unexpected commentary.

No warm-up needed. No holding back. Just Chane & Rodes doing what they do best!

🎧 Tune in to Episode 16: WE’RE BACK!

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💬 Join the conversation: Was the content offensive, or was everybody being too sensitive? Let us know in the comments!

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Episode 309 of the Rodes Live Podcast takes it back to 1984–1986, when Rodes was a young teenager learning about girls, dating, courting, confidence, and what it meant to be “manish” before he even fully understood what that meant.

In “Hickeys,” Rodes looks back at those early teenage years with plenty of laughs, stories, and honesty. From laughing with the girls and trying to impress them, to the awkwardness of young romance and the lessons that came with it, Rodes revisits a time when dating was a completely different experience.

Before social media, dating apps, DMs, and smartphones, you actually had to talk to somebody, approach them, spend time together, and figure things out face-to-face.

Rodes reflects on the girls he dated, the ways young people courted each other, the things he thought he knew about being a man, and the hilarious situations that came with growing up.

But underneath the memories and comedy is a bigger message:

Be your authentic self.

Whether you're dating at 15 or 50, pretending to be somebody you're not eventually catches up with you. Rodes talks about confidence, personality, communication, and understanding that you don't have to put on an act to be worthy of somebody else's attention.

“Hickeys” is part nostalgia, part comedy, part coming-of-age story—and part reminder that some of the biggest lessons about relationships start when we're young.

In This Episode:

Rodes' memories from 1984–1986

Teenage dating and courting

The funny realities of young romance

Laughing, flirting and trying to impress the girls

What it meant to be “manish” as a young teenager

Growing confidence around girls

The difference between courting then and dating now

Lessons learned from early relationships

Why pretending to be someone you're not doesn't work

Being comfortable with your own personality

Dating as your authentic self

Looking back at teenage experiences with an adult perspective

The funny memories that stay with you decades later

Rodes Live Takeaway

You don't have to create a character to get somebody to like you. Be yourself, communicate, have confidence, and let the right person get to know the real you.

Sometimes the stories we laugh about the most are the same stories that taught us the most.

Rodes Live Podcast — Hip-Hop. Culture. Life. Stories.

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Rodes Live Podcast — Revisit

🎙️ RODES LIVE PODCAST — REVISIT

In this episode of Rodes Live Podcast, we go back into the vault and revisit two classic hip-hop albums that helped define an era: Eazy-E’s Eazy-Duz-It and 2Pac’s Me Against the World.

Rodes breaks down the music, the impact, the storytelling, and the different perspectives these two legendary projects brought to hip-hop. From the raw West Coast energy of Eazy-E to the introspective and deeply personal themes of 2Pac, we take a trip back to a time when albums told stories and helped shape the culture.

This is a REVISIT — going back to the music, the memories, and the moments that still matter.

🔥 WHAT'S POPPIN'

Two legendary artists take center stage:

🎤 Eazy-E
🎤 2Pac

Whether you grew up with these albums or you're discovering them for the first time, this episode is a reminder of why classic hip-hop continues to resonate across generations.

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Episode 307: The Rap Factory takes us back to a legendary chapter in Chicago hip-hop history — 2135 W. Fullerton Avenue, the location remembered as The Rap Factory.

The Rap Factory was more than a spot on the map. It became a Chicago hip-hop destination, a place where a who's who of Chicago's music scene crossed paths and where artists traveling through the city could make a stop, connect, network and experience the culture.

In this episode, Rodes takes a look at the significance of The Rap Factory and the role places like it played in creating opportunities, relationships and memories during an important era of hip-hop.

From Chicago's own talent to artists coming through from around the country, The Rap Factory represents the type of cultural hub that helped keep hip-hop connected to the streets, the artists and the people.

🔥 Rodes Live "What's Poppin" Artist of the Day

RUN-DMC

One of the most influential groups in hip-hop history, Run-D.M.C. helped take rap from the underground into the mainstream and became pioneers of hip-hop's crossover into rock and popular culture.

📡 Rodes Live "On The Radar" Artist of the Week

Jasmine Guy

Best known for her iconic role as Whitley Gilbert on A Different World, Jasmine Guy also established herself as a recording artist, releasing her self-titled 1990 album and R&B hits including "Try Me," "Another Like My Lover" and "Just Want to Hold You."

🎙️ On This Episode

• The history and significance of The Rap Factory
• 2135 W. Fullerton and its place in Chicago music history
• Chicago's hip-hop culture and community
• The importance of legendary music destinations
• Artists traveling through Chicago and making connections
• The Rodes Live "What's Poppin" Artist of the Day: Run-DMC
• The Rodes Live "On The Radar" Artist of the Week: Jasmine Guy
• Memories, music, culture and the people who helped shape the scene

This is more than a podcast episode — it's a trip back through Chicago hip-hop history.

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